Project Quantity Surveyor – Cambridge: Growth & APC

Brandon James; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for its Cambridge-based cost management team. You will manage projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction, and final accounts, working with senior surveyors and design teams across science, education, commercial and residential sectors.

The role offers strong client exposure, progression toward Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, APC support, and the chance to work on technically interesting Cambridge schemes

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• UK PQS experience in a consultancy is preferred.
• Strong pre- and post-contract QS knowledge.
• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation.
• Confident handling valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience across science/technology, education, commercial or residential sectors is advantageous.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• MRICS qualification or active progression towards chartership.
• Strong communication, reporting and client-facing skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to manage projects with increasing independence.
• Aspiring Project Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissions from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounts.
• Provide practical commercial advice across a varied portfolio with research, workplace and development projects.
• Work with senior surveyors, clients and design teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Gain client exposure and broaden sector knowledge while progressing toward Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Pre- and post-contract knowledge

Cost planning & tender documentation

Valuations & final accounts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

Brandon James is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for its Cambridge-based cost management team. You will manage projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction, and final accounts, working with senior surveyors and design teams across science, education, commercial and residential sectors.

The role offers strong client exposure, progression toward Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, APC support, and the chance to work on technically interesting Cambridge schemes